{"title":"Patrick Dixon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the transformative insights of Patrick Dixon, a renowned futurist and thought leader whose work delves into the dynamic interplay of technology, business, and society. With a keen eye on emerging trends, Dixon's writings provide a fascinating exploration into how these elements are reshaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his engaging book, \u003cem\u003eHow AI Will Change Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e, Dixon unpacks the profound impacts that artificial intelligence will have on our personal and professional lives. He presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it a must-read for anyone curious about the next technological revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother of his captivating works, \u003cem\u003eThe Future of Almost Everything\u003c\/em\u003e, guides readers through a sweeping overview of future trends across industries and disciplines. Here, Dixon examines how technological advancements, demographic shifts, and evolving consumer behaviours will influence our society in the coming decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Dixon's books are essential reads for anyone serious about understanding the future landscape of science, nature, business, and entrepreneurship. Dive into his thought-provoking collection and gain insights that are not only educational but also imperative in navigating the ever-accelerating pace of change in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-future-of-almost-everything-by-patrick-dixon-9781788162340","title":"The Future of Almost Everything","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the man the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e describes as a 'global change guru', more than one hundred of the trends that touch every aspect of our lives. This new and updated edition looks even farther into the future, predicting trends past the first decades of the 22nd century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Dixon looks at how the future will be Fast, Urban, Tribal, Universal, Radical, and Ethical – a future of boom and bust and great economic change as the emerging markets grow up; a future of great advances in medicine and also greater threats from viral epidemics; a future of political shocks and greater conflicts; a future in which people will strive for more privacy and businesses will change the way they relate to their staff and their customers; a future in which there will be driverless cars and solar power generated in the desert will power cities thousands of miles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this updated edition, Dixon shows how recent developments confirm his predictive scheme:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtificial intelligence and robotics\u003c\/strong\u003e – profound power and influence over our future world\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond Brexit\u003c\/strong\u003e – the longer term future of the EU and UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-term impact of the MeToo movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe future of Truth\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fake News, propaganda and impact on democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresidential leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e – rise of powerful figureheads across the world, and potential future conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in an entirely new chapter, Dixon extends his predictive horizon to see how the future will look one hundred years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723701276908,"sku":"9781788162340","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18152443482824.jpg?v=1754685847"},{"product_id":"how-ai-will-change-your-life-by-patrick-dixon-9781805222576","title":"How AI Will Change Your Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtificial Intelligence will create gigantic benefits for humankind but will become more powerful than many governments, with purposes and plans of its own, and the ability to alter the very basis of life on earth. Many believe that AI poses a threat to human dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this punchy follow-up to his bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Future of (Almost) Everything\u003c\/em\u003e, leading futurist Patrick Dixon has written an in-depth but accessible exploration of AI, looking at the future of the subject and assessing both threats and benefits—from health and education to cybersecurity, business, and the world of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow AI Will Change Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e looks at likely outcomes for both individuals and businesses in all areas of life. 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